Li Luo swiftly turned around, and the rest of the students followed suit, their gazes fixated on Tang Qiao in disbelief.
Lu Heng broke into a smile, his face twitching slightly. "Very well, then. We'll select Tang Qiao to represent us in the competition."
Li Luo seethed with anger. Lu Heng's decision not only harmed Tang Qiao but also seemed grossly unfair to other students with strong chemistry skills. Lu Heng, indifferent to the students' sentiments, lazily opened his chemistry textbook and said, "Alright, let's have a dictation in this class. Tang Qiao, come up and listen. Let's assess the caliber of those who can participate in the Olympiad."
The students of Class 9 were rendered speechless. Shameless! Utterly shameless!
Tang Qiao remained composed. She closed her book and walked to the podium to pick up a piece of chalk.
Lu Heng began, "First question. Write down the chemical formula for saturated hydrogen."
Without hesitation, Tang Qiao wrote on the blackboard. Her strokes were fluid and natural, and her answer was entirely accurate. Lu Heng was left stunned, his expression darkening as he raised the difficulty level. "Describe the chemical properties of Bromoethane."
This time, Tang Qiao paused and didn't write hurriedly. Just as Lu Heng was about to make a sarcastic remark, she looked at him and inquired, "Is it a substitution reaction, an elimination reaction, or some other chemical property?"
Bromolene had numerous chemical properties, and detailing them all might not fit on the blackboard.
Lu Heng gritted his teeth. "Substitution reaction and elimination reaction."
Tang Qiao nodded and began writing. It was as though the information had been etched deep into her mind, as she wrote smoothly without any hesitation.
The entire class was left dumbfounded. Is this still Tang Qiao, who has consistently struggled in chemistry? No one had anticipated her proficiency in both math and chemistry.
Lu Heng remained skeptical and covered a wide range of content. Tang Qiao wrote rapidly. In a short span, the entire blackboard was covered in her handwriting. It no longer resembled a dictation; it felt more like Tang Qiao was conducting a chemistry lesson for everyone.
Lu Heng, red-faced and humiliated, finally resorted to flipping to the last page of the chemistry book. He selected an exceedingly complex chemical equation he hadn't yet taught. Given that Tang Qiao had already perused the university chemistry textbook, he assumed she might be able to solve something he hadn't covered.
The entire class cursed Lu Heng for his shamelessness!
Tang Qiao could discern Lu Heng's petty tactics. She held a piece of chalk and effortlessly wrote out the equations that Lu Heng had deemed challenging. A student in the front row compared it to their textbooks and muttered with a bewildered expression, "It's correct!"
"Oh no, I suddenly think it's not out of the realm of possibility for Tang Qiao to participate in the Chemistry Olympiad," a student mumbled to himself.
Tang Qiao was running out of chalk, so she switched to a fresh piece. She raised her eyebrows and asked, "Mr. Lu, do you wish to continue?"
With a stern expression, Lu Heng angrily closed his chemistry book. "No need! Tang Qiao has a solid grasp of chemistry," he muttered through gritted teeth.
Tang Qiao smiled, tossed the chalk aside, and descended from the podium. Li Luo gave her a thumbs-up.
The chemistry class came to an end, and it was already noon. The sun bathed the balcony in its warm glow. Tang Qiao tidied up her things, preparing to head home. She had been actively searching for a house recently, leaving her with a packed daily schedule.
At that moment, Li Luo approached and took hold of Tang Qiao's hand. She spoke with admiration, "Tang Qiao, I never expected you to be so skilled in chemistry!"
Tang Qiao placed the last book in her bag and replied, "Not bad. I find science knowledge quite fascinating."
Li Luo quickly grasped that Tang Qiao's abilities extended beyond chemistry. She blinked and asked, "So, are you really going to participate in the Chemistry Olympiad?"
"Yes, I've already agreed. I will definitely participate," Tang Qiao affirmed. It was just a competition. In her previous life, despite not being in the best health, she had participated in numerous competitions. It wouldn't hinder her work in any way.
"But..." Li Luo scratched her head.
Tang Qiao reassured her, "Alright, alright. I know you're concerned about me. Don't worry; I won't neglect my studies. Go to the cafeteria and have lunch. I'll head home first!" I have to go home and see my adopted brother!
Meanwhile, in the study on the second floor of Crescent Moon Bay Villa in Beijing, an elderly man reclined in a rattan chair, letting out a faint sigh. "If you have the chance, go and visit Tang Qiao during your trip to Feng City this time."
Yu Qingmu straightened up and shook his head, a wistful smile resembling Tang Qiao's gracing his face. "I'm afraid that Qiao Qiao hasn't yet forgiven me and won't want to see me."
"Regardless of whether she wants to see you or not, you should visit her," Old Mr. Yu urged.
"Yes, I understand. Don't worry," Yu Qingmu replied.
The Yu Family was small, and Tang Qiao was the only daughter of Yu Qingmu's younger sister. As her uncle, it was his duty to look after her.